About Henry Cecil Johnson
Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 81). Henry Cecil Johnson was a British chief executive officer and railway executive, known for British Rail.
Sir Henry Cecil Johnson (11 September 1906 – 13 March 1988), was a British railway executive who served as chairman of British Rail. Johnson began the sale and development of surplus railway land and established the British Rail Property Board in 1970.
Career Johnson joined the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) as a traffic apprentice in 1923. After various posts in the Operating Department of LNER, Johnson was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Southern Area, LNER, in 1942. Johnson became Vice-Chairman of the British Railways Board in 1967 and was appointed its Chairman in 1968, a position he held until 1971. In 1932 he married Evelyn Mary Morton and they had two daughters. He died on 13 March 1988 in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
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Who was Henry Cecil Johnson?
British businessman
When was Henry Cecil Johnson born?
Henry Cecil Johnson was born on 11 September 1906 in Lavendon.
When did Henry Cecil Johnson die?
Henry Cecil Johnson died on 13 March 1988 in Great Missenden.
What was Henry Cecil Johnson's occupation?
Henry Cecil Johnson was a chief executive officer and railway executive.
What was Henry Cecil Johnson known for?
Henry Cecil Johnson was known for British Rail.
What nationality was Henry Cecil Johnson?
Henry Cecil Johnson was British.
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